What is a clay body?
Clay bodies are created by combining a different clays together in a specific formula. Clay bodies are formulated for specific purposes such as hand-building, working on the potter's wheel, sculpting and even industrial purposes. Artists will generally mix or purchase clay bodies based upon workability, texture and color.
Tags: ceramics, clay, clay body, pottery
Source: Desrosiers
Source: Desrosiers
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Author: CoboCards-User
Main topic: Ceramics
Topic: Basic Clay Working Terms
School / Univ.: New Prairie High School
City: New Carllisle, IN
Published: 17.10.2012
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